Council’s Vital Infrastructure Projects Continuing

MEDIA RELEASE 7 April 2020

Vital infrastructure projects such as the Suttor, Mitre and Lambert street roundabout, the strengthening of the Winburndale Dam wall and the installation of the CCTV network are continuing.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said these projects are moving ahead within the city and around the region to secure and enhance Bathurst’s future.

“The projects are essential to progress for as long as possible as they help our city to grow and move forward. Crews working on Council sites are practicing appropriate social distancing measures, he said.

Project updates:

CCTV

Council is installing Closed Circuit Television in parts of the Central Business District. The project is funded with $400,000 from the Federal Government and a $250,000 contribution from Council.

The CCTV scheme is aimed at increasing safety and deterring crime and antisocial behaviour. Installation of the CCTV is a staged rollout, with stage one commissioned in July last year. The second stage of the project includes the expansion of the control centres, laying of fibre and installation of ten cameras along William St, Keppel St, Russell Street, Howick & George Street.

Around 80 percent of the underboring work has been completed. Work is now continuing down William street past the old TAFE building.

Winburndale Dam Wall Strengthening

The work to strengthen the Winburndale Dam wall is continuing and is approaching 25% complete. The project involves a number of strengthening works including securing the base of the dam wall, and a series of ground anchors being installed to reinforce the wall which was originally built in the 1930s. The upgrades will ensure the structural integrity of the dam and will secure the water storage capacity. Council has received $2.25 million from the State Government Safe and Secure Water Program for this project with Council also contributing over $7.5 million to the project.

Suttor Mitre Lambert Street

Extensive work is currently being done on service identification and relocation which involves gas, water, telecommunications and electricity. Work on the large diameter rising mains will continue into April. In August 2019 the tender for construction of the roundabout was awarded to Talis Civil Pty Ltd valued at $2, 209 899.40.

Multipurpose Sports Courts Perthville and Wattle Flat

Construction of Multipurpose Sports Courts at Perthville and Wattle Flat are continuing. The facilities will promote and encourage fitness and a healthy community lifestyle.

Line marking is currently being done on the courts at Wattle Flat, with some further minor fencing is to be completed. The majority of court fencing is complete at Perthville with court painting/line marking still to be done.

Council has contributed $250,000 towards the Perthville project, while the remaining $294,118 came from the State Government's Stronger Country Communities fund. The Wattle Flat project received a contribution from the Federal Government’s Australian Sports Commission Community Sport Infrastructure Fund of $200,000.

Mount Panorama Boardwalk

Work is continuing on a new pedestrian boardwalk at Mount Panorama that will improve pedestrian safety. The construction of the bulk of the path for section one of the walkway is complete including the addition of a new opening in the safety barrier at the start of the walkway. Finishing works in this area to commence shortly. Works have commenced on elevated walkway with installation up to platform 1 90% complete. Manufacturing for the remained of the elevated portion is being finalised, with installation to commence shortly. The project cost is $2 million with the State Government contributing $1 million.

Perthville Levee

Flood mitigation works at Perthville is the last stage of Bathurst Flood Mitigation Plan, which was adopted by Council in 1995. The project will see more than one kilometre of levee constructed to protect properties on the eastern side of Queen Charlotte’s Vale Creek. It adds to the network of more than 10km of levee that has been constructed by Council in recent years. Stage two of works at Perthville is funded by NSW Govt Floodplain Management Program contribution of $1.7m with $850,000 from Council.

The majority of earthworks are now complete. Installation of concrete levee will commence shortly. Works to complete pump station structures are underway.

ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179
M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au